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SUMMARY:Caring Chapters
DESCRIPTION:The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club especially for caregivers. Engage in open discussions\, connect with fellow caregivers and find solace in a community that understands. \nJoin our Fall 2025 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy” (Teal version) by William Sieghart. \nThese poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort\, delight\, and inspiration for all. \nReading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. \nSecure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 15. \nClick to enroll in the Caring Chapters Club. \nQuestions? \nFor inquiries and registration\, contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476. \n\nThis activity is made possible thanks to
URL:https://veq.ca/event/caring-chapters/2026-01-19/
LOCATION:Online\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ana%C3%AFs Fortin-Maltais":MAILTO:afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T093000
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga - Shannon
DESCRIPTION:VEQ in partnership with the Valcartier Military Family Resource Center will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running every Tuesday from September 16th to December 15th\, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting David Zhu at david.zhu@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/chair-yoga-shannon/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre\, Edifice 93 C.P. 1000\, Succursale Forces\, Courcelette\, Quebec\, G0A 4Z0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="David Zhu":MAILTO:david.zhu@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T103000
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SUMMARY:Out & About: Shopping Laurier
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nOut & About offers English speakers (50+) free transportation to various community activities while providing the opportunity to get out\, socialize\, and bond with others. \nThis week\, we will be heading out for some shopping at Place Laurier! Restock in the New Year and take advantage of post-holiday deals. We can pick you up by bus at your place\, or you could meet the bus at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy\, free parking). \nTo register or get more information\, please get in touch with Léa Bureau: \nBy phone: (418) 683-2366 ext. 229 \nBy email: lea.bureau@veq.ca  \n\n\nDetails\nArrival at the mall around 10:30 a.m.⏰ Bus departing around 1:00 p.m. \nPick-up time will vary depending on your location.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-shopping-laurier-4/
LOCATION:Laurier Québec\, 2700\, Blvd. Laurier\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1V 2L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities for Seniors
ORGANIZER;CN="L%C3%A9a Bureau":MAILTO:lea.bureau@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T203000
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SUMMARY:Pixels & Pages Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Pixels & Pages\nBook Club\n\n\n\n\nInterested in discussing literature with other book lovers?\nMissing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelection for January: The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman\n \n  \n  \nThis event will be hybrid; the book club will meet in the Library\, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. \nPlease email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up! \n\n\nhttps://www.morrin.org/en/event/pixels-pages-book-club-18/?mc_cid=69f948a764&mc_eid=783d4e7481 \n\n\n  \n \n\nThis project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/pixels-pages-book-club-13/
LOCATION:Hybrid format: Morrin Centre & Zoom\, 44 chaussée des Écossais\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T153000
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CREATED:20260107T145614Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Matinée (in Shannon)-"Wind River"
DESCRIPTION:Movie Matinées (in Shannon) – Winter theme! \n“Wind River” (R-rating): a tense and wild Wyoming winter drama as US Fish and Wildlife Service tracker and FBI agent try solving a murder on the Wind River Indian Reservation. \nMatinées are free; registration is required as spaces are limited. Popcorn\, light snacks\, beverages/coffee available: \nTime: 1:30 pm-3:30 pm \nWednesday\, January 21 (VEQ Community Space)
URL:https://veq.ca/event/movie-matinee-in-shannon-wind-river/
LOCATION:VEQ Community Space (Shannon)\, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier\, Suite 109\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G3S 1N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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SUMMARY:Local Vocals
DESCRIPTION:Local Vocals Singing Ensemble – Join Us!Wednesdays | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMJeffery Hale Pavilion \nDo you love singing and learning new songs? Join the Local Vocals\, an English-language singing ensemble led by Choir Director Katharina Urbschat.We sing a vibrant mix of folk\, pop\, and classical songs—mainly in English\, with occasional tunes in German\, French\, and Latin. \nWhether you’re a seasoned singer or just starting\, you’re welcome to join us for musical fun and vocal exploration! \nFor more info\, contact: K.Urbschat@gmail.com
URL:https://veq.ca/event/local-vocals-4/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
ORGANIZER;CN="Katharina Urbschat":MAILTO:K.Urbschat@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T093000
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga - Valcartier
DESCRIPTION:VEQ in partnership the Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier will be hosting chair yoga classes in the Northern Perimeter.  Running every Thursday from September 18th to December 18th\, the classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am.  A chair yoga session compliments a guided meditation during this 50 minute long class.  Equipment is provided but participants are asked to bring their own mats if they have them. Registration is required by contacting David Zhu at david.zhu@veq.ca or by calling 418-683-2366 x 228.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/chair-yoga-valcartier/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier\, 2215 Bd Valcartier\, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier\,\, Quebec\, G0A 4S0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="David Zhu":MAILTO:david.zhu@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T183000
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SUMMARY:VEQ January 2026 Game Nights
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a relaxed way to meet people and have fun? \nJoin us for VEQ’s Game Night at the Wellness Centre at Jeffery Hale from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. \nThis event is open to all! \nWhether you’re new to the English-speaking community or a longtime local\, come connect over board games and light refreshments. Bring a game you love or try something new from our collection! \nIt is free to attend\, but please register here so we know who to expect:\nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/veqs-janauary-2026-game-nights \nEmail info@veq.ca if you have any questions. \nWe can’t wait to play with you!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veq-january-2026-game-nights/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:1270 chemin Ste-Foy\, Québec\, 1270 chemin Ste-Foy\,\, Québec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
ORGANIZER;CN="Voice of English-speaking Qu%C3%A9bec":MAILTO:info@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T190000
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SUMMARY:The Grief Recovery Method Course
DESCRIPTION:For eight weeks\, come together over Zoom with CMA Medeiros\, a trained and certified specialist in the Grief Recovery Method.  In this Grief Recovery Method course\, she will guide you through the following: \n\nMeet\, discuss grief\, reactions\, and responses to grief.\nGet a clear view of how grief can build up.\nPractice compassion for yourself and others\,\nDevelop deep listening skills and start to increase your vocabulary related to emotions.\nAcquire practical lifelong skills for processing and dealing with loss and grief.\nLearn how to listen and support others moving forward.\nGain tools to help you recognize your feelings and emotions tied to losses\,\nEquip yourself to make choices about moving through grief that won’t weigh you down.\n\nThis learning experience is about two skills that go hand in hand: How to compassionately witness others who grieve and learning how to be present with your own grief. \nImportant notes \n\nThere will be class discusion during the sessions and weekly homework.  Homework will include reading\, writing and journaling exercises.\nWe will provide you with a copy of the book for free.\nWe require you to register for this Grief Recovery Method course as places are limited. Due to the nature of this course\, we request that you commit to attending the course from beginning to end for the full 8-week duration.\n\nThis is a closed group.  Places have already been filled. \n\nFor more information \n\n\nResearch at Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach is evidence-based and effective.  It helps grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship.  To find out more about this method and to download free e-books on grief\, visit the Grief Recovery website. \nQuestions? \nPlease contact Verity\, We Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator\, by email or phone at 418-684-5333\, ext. 11932 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up for our newsletter!\n\n\n\n\nSign up!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s put your compassion to action!\n\n\n\n\nBe a volunteer!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/the-grief-recovery-method-course-2/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Verity Jordan":MAILTO:vjordan@jhpartners.net
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